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Tweaknews.net posted Zerotherm BTF95 Fanless Copper Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review

ZEROtherm's new fanless BTF95 CPU cooler is a bold move by a relative newcomer in this market. The butterfly design is somewhat kitschy, but I was pleasantly surprised by its cooling performance . I can certainly see a niche that this cooler fits into nicely. If quiet computing is your bag, then the BTF95 may be a butterfly worth collecting. The mounting solutions are superb and the manual is quite good.
Zerotherm BTF95 Fanless Copper Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review

HardwareLogic posted ECS NF650iSLIT-A Motherboard Review

While INTEL continues to release quality chipset after quality chipset (with their G33 and G35 chipsets already showing up for pre-order), those who favor the NVIDIA silicon and the benefits they offer (SLI anyone?) are fairly limited. Those wanting to match a Core 2 Duo processor with SLI were forced to toss down premium money on high end 680i motherboards, or settle for the older NVIDIA 570 or 590 SLI mobos, which, while no slouches, don't feature 1333FSB support or other newer features found on NVIDIA's 680i chipset. Enter the NVIDIA 650i chipsets.
ECS NF650iSLIT-A Motherboard Review



Modders-Inc has a new review online on the ZEROtherm GX815 Gamer Edition VGA Coolers

Sitting down at a computer to play several hours of your favorite game will put your video card through the paces and this can cause performance drops as the card heats up. ZEROtherm has sent me a set of their GX815 Gamer Edition VGA coolers to test on my XFX 7900 GS cards in SLI.
ZEROtherm GX815 Gamer Edition VGA Coolers Review

XYZ Computing posted a review on the SilverStone MFP51 LCD Bay Device

The SilverStone MFP51 is a front panel LCD for any PC with an empty 5.25" bay. The LCD has a 96x16 resolution and is put in a metal enclosure that can be installed in just a few minutes. Its purpose, like any front panel LCD with a similar resolution, is to display basic information about what is going on with the system as well as to display small tidbits of information from software sources.
SilverStone MFP51 LCD Bay Device Review

Want to watch DVDs on Apple TV? On May 8th, Roxio will introduce a new application called Crunch designed specifically to convert a variety of different video formats for use with iPods, Apple TV, and the soon to be released iPhone.

Converting movies for Apple TV using Roxio Crunch (an in-depth review)

techPowerUp posted a review on the OCZ Trifecta 1 GB

The OCZ Trifecta is a unique SD card, it features connectors for USB, regular SD and microSD at the same time. This makes the card very useful for a variety of PDAs, mobile phones and cameras because you can easily take your data with you. With a price tag of below $30 for the 1 GB version it is not too expensive as well.
OCZ Trifecta 1 GB Review

PC Stats posted nVidia GeForce 8800GTS 320MB SLI Videocard Head On Comparison

Alright, let's say you've got $600 US to spend on a kick ass videocard... or videocards. :-): What are you going to get!? The nVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX is the undisputed king of graphics cards right now, but on the next notch down the GeForce 8800GTS 320MB offers a heck of a lot of value and that's hard to pass up. Doing the math, for the price of one super high end PCI Express videocard, you could have two 8800GTSs running in SLI! This is definitely an enticing option, but which route really is the faster choice?
nVidia GeForce 8800GTS 320MB SLI Videocard Head On Comparison

PC Stats posted DataTec DS350 eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure Review

Anyone who has ever had to move a large amount of data around a few different computer systems can definitely appreciate the usefulness of removable hard drive racks. If your computer can't handle another hard drive, or upgrading an existing drive is too much of a bother, an external hard drive is a great solution to the problem.
DataTec DS350 eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure Review

BurnOutPC.com has posted their review on the Codegen M701-CA Casing

It's not often that I like a case in the budget range, but Codegen has done a great job in offering a quality case for a decent price. There were no sharp edges, and the features this case has to offer are great value for money. The plastic sliders for your drives are easy to use and add a great deal of functionality. The three fans included are sufficient and the included window is a nice feature as well. Overall a nice case, for a decent price. A job well done.
Codegen M701-CA Review

Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the OWT VSC-158

Over Way Technology is a new company with big aspirations for cooling products in several markets, judging by this cooler they really need to be putting more effort into the PC cooling department if they want to succeed in the US market.
OWT VSC-158 Review

Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler

We took a look on the latest high-end CPU cooler released by Thermaltake, V1 (a.k.a. CL-P0401), which is made of copper with four heat-pipes and using a very different design. Check it out.
Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler Review

BlueTomorrow.com has posted a new review on the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000

The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 has a sleek design, unique features, impressive range, unheralded battery life and most importantly a competitive price (the product includes both the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for less $ than the diNovo Edge). Overall, the Desktop 7000 is a high-quality keyboard and mouse combination that is a great accessory for your entertainment desktop or notebook computer.
Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 Review

OCC has published a new article up Interviewing Brian of Mushkin as well as a tour.

After a few seconds of waiting, I met the person I was going to interview. His name is Brian and he's the manager of product development of Mushkin. He has been working for Mushkin for a few years now and is hands down the smartest person that I've ever met on the subject of RAM. His office is huge and has a great view of the demolition going on across the street. You'll learn more about Brian in the interview.
Mushkin Interview and Tour

NVNews posted MSI NX8800GTS-T2D320E-HD OC Review

With prices below $300, the power of the best NVIDIA has to offer is now available for everyone. With the only difference between the two GTS models being the amount of GDDR3 RAM (640MB vs. 320MB) the sub-$300 price is attractive and reasonable. MSI took the reference design and upped the ante by increasing the core and memory clock speeds in their NX8800GTS-T2D320E-HD OC offering. The increase in raw speed on the card served as a good reminder that the marketing hype of "more memory = faster" is definitely not always the case as was discovered when put the through the paces against its bigger, but slower, 640MB brother.
MSI NX8800GTS-T2D320E-HD OC Review

Benchmark Reviews posted Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U 52" 1080P HDTV Review

D-Day is upon us, which means the broadcast transition is upon us. None of this should be news, because Benchmark Reviews gave you specific instructions on how-to surviving this digital revolution and buy your first HDTV. We hope you paid close attention. Now let's take a look at what could turn this transition into an event worthy of celebration. The Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel LCD TVs. With Full HD Spec 1080p resolution, dramatically enhanced black level and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U 52" 1080P HDTV Review

I4U NEWS reviews the Dell W3707C 37 inch LCD HDTV.

The speakers on each side of the TV are removable and optional; they don't actually come attached so you have to screw them on if you want to use them. If you always use your surround sound system while watching you might want to forgo the speakers altogether though if you do want to use the speaker's installation is very easy. Each speaker uses a two-way, bass reflex design and has 15W of power per channel.
Dell W3707C 37 inch LCD HDTV Review

ChileHardware published a review on the ST-Lab PCI ATA-133 RAID Card in Spanish

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The TechZone has posted a review of the SteelSound 5H v2 Gaming Headset

Although the SteelSound 5H v2 is clearly targeted at more hardcore
gamers, it is also perfectly suited for the casual player who hops online every
so often for a session of World of Warcraft, Counterstrike, or whatever other title the kids are playing these days. I'm not much of a PC gamer myself, but I can say without hesitation that this headset is one of the best I've ever seen. The construction is solid, yet surprisingly lightweight. Sound quality is excellent, noise isolation is great, and the added features are of great value.
SteelSound 5H v2 Gaming Headset Review

HEXUS.tv posted an interview with Intel's CPU architects Stephen Fischer and Mark Buxton

Get the low-down on Intel's forthcoming Penryn and Nehalem straight from the guys who designed them - Stephen Fischer and Mark Buxton. We gave them a grilling at Intel Developer Forum in China.
Intel's CPU architects talk about Penryn, Nehalem

Howtoforge posted an Ubuntu 7.04 Linux desktop installation guide

With the release of Microsoft's new Windows operating system (Vista), more and more people are looking for alternatives to Windows for various reasons. This tutorial shows people who are willing to switch to Linux how they can set up a Linux desktop (Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn in this article) that fully replaces their Windows desktop, i.e. that has all software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that runs also on older hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.
The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn

Elite Bastards posted Sapphire Radeon X1950 PRO Dual video card review

The first thing that strikes you as you lift the Radeon X1950 PRO Dual out of its packaging is the sheer size of the board - Not only is it long, but its height is, comparatively speaking, enormous, towering over the face plate at the rear of the card. On top of that is a vast cooler, utilising heatpipes coupled with a single, large cooling fan to draw heat away from the two RV570 cores on board. Seeing one of these cards in the flesh is most definitely a 'woah' moment.

Although two Radeon X1950 PRO Dual boards in a CrossFire setup aren't currently supported by ATI's drivers, the connectivity is still present on this card, courtesy of the two connectors at the top of the board as usual.
Sapphire Radeon X1950 PRO Dual video card Review

Techgage posted a review of CellFactor: Revolution

It seems like we have been waiting on CellFactor forever, but the day has finally arrived. AGEIA has been touting this game for quite some time as the one to showcase all that their PhysX card is capable of. Was it worth all those delays?
CellFactor: Revolution Review

ClubOC posted Enermax Galaxy EGX1000EWL 1000w PSU Review

When you start blueprinting a system build, where do you start? Regardless of its function, from the most run-of-the-mill e-mail machine to ultimate gaming rig -- I start with the power supply. Consider the fact; before a single ampere of current touches your motherboard, it has to come from the power supply. The quality and quantity of power you have for your entire system is decided by this one single component. Lucky for us, there are more than just a few power supplies to choose from. Want lights and a Plexiglas cover? Someone will be sure to stock it. How about something totally fan-less to keep your PC as quiet as possible? Yup, got that too. What about a power supply for that ultimate gaming rig! Needless to say, once you start specializing parts, the field gets reduced pretty quickly.
Enermax Galaxy EGX1000EWL 1000w PSU Review

Epia Center posted a review on the Commell LV-669 Mini-ITX motherboard

I have to say that the one thing that impressed me right from the beginning was the large amount of accessories and the long feature-list. The usability was also very good even though we did encounter that one issue that hasn't been solved to date. Given its very good temperature performance the LV-669 is certainly a very versatile motherboard which is suited for many environments and applications.
Commell LV-669 Mini-ITX motherboard Review

R&B Mods checked out the Jays J-jays earphones

While D-jays are high end earphones that offer superb sound quality for a bit higher cost, Jays have also released a cheaper version called J-jays which also are supposed to offer great sound quality at almost half the price compared to D-jays. Lets check out what type of performance we can expect from these earphones when it comes to both ordinary music and also gaming.
Jays J-jays earphones Review

ExtremeOCTech posted a review on the OCZ Equalizer Laser Gaming Mouse

We feel that the OCZ Equalizer Laser Gaming Mouse is a awesome product, It worked great and was a good gaming mouse. Would I call it a Logitech or Razer Killer? No but for a first attempt at a gaming mouse I will say that OCZ is on the fast track to be coming one of the biggest gaming gear guys in the market.
OCZ Equalizer Laser Gaming Mouse Review

ExtremeOCTech posted Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision SE review

The new Quick Cam SE is simply one of the best webcams I have used and I would say one of the best on the market. The image quality is amazing, The Right Light 2 Technology is spot on now and it works. The camera is very easy to configure and use with most of the popular chat and video messaging systems. If you are into Video Podcasts, Video Chat or anything that you need a webcam for we recommend the Logitech Quick Cam Ultra Vision SE. It is pricey though at $129.99 but it is worth the investment.
Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision SE Review

HardOCP posted a review on a Puget Computers Custom System

Puget Custom Computers is a boutique builder from the Great Northwest that specializes in quiet, custom, hardcore machines. Its previous machines that we’ve seen have been hobbled by one thing or another, so we decided to check in and see if things are improving.
Puget Computers Custom System Review